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Brazilian caramel flan

A creamy, silky flan with a rich caramel sauce, baked to perfection and inverted onto a plate.

Total time
300 min
Servings
8
Calories
320
Protein
8g
Brazilian caramel flan
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat until golden caramel.

  2. 2

    Pour caramel into a 9-inch round baking dish, tilting to coat the bottom.

  3. 3

    Blend condensed milk, milk, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.

  4. 4

    Strain the mixture over the caramel in the baking dish.

  5. 5

    Cover with foil and place in a water bath.

  6. 6

    Bake at 350°F for 60 minutes until set but jiggly.

  7. 7

    Cool, then refrigerate for 4 hours before unmolding.

Tools you’ll need

  • 9-inch round baking dish
  • saucepan
  • blender
  • strainer
  • foil
  • roasting pan

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